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Enjoy a couple of offsite workshops co-sponsored with Microsoft Store @ Streets of Southpoint Mall. These hands on courses will expose you to informative and creative experiences that will make you more confident in today’s tech savvy society. Transportation provided.
Workshop: Online Safety Series - The online world is now almost inseparable from our daily world. But life online comes with risks to our privacy, safety, relationships, reputations, and commerce. In our Online Safety series we will review internet safety, telling fact from fiction about online dangers, and practical steps to protect your information, identity, and digital services. *Transportation provided for offsite series. Min: 10/Max: 20. Instructor: Angelyn Smith, Community Development Specialist.

Lunch and Learn - The State of Minas Gerais: The Golden Belly of Brazil - Seymour2018-10-24T11:30:00

This interactive program features a guest speaker each quarter. These healthy conversations will stimulate your mind and create new thoughts after each presentation or powerful performance. A catered lunch will follow.
The State of Minas Gerais: The Golden Belly of Brazil
In the 16th century, Portuguese explorers discovered precious stones, diamonds and gold in the lush mountains of a region later named “Minas Gerais”. The state became, and remains today, the mining capital of Brazil. Many eminent and colorful professionals and artists, such as the architect Oscar Niemeyer, were born there. This presentation will discuss and illustrate the history and culture of Minas Gerais and Belo Horizonte, the state capital.
Min: 15/Max: 25

Seymour Center2551 Homestead RoadChapel HillNC27516

This interactive program features a guest speaker each quarter. These healthy conversations will stimulate your mind and create new thoughts after each presentation or powerful performance. A catered lunch will follow.
The State of Minas Gerais: The Golden Belly of Brazil
In the 16th century, Portuguese explorers discovered precious stones, diamonds and gold in the lush mountains of a region later named “Minas Gerais”. The state became, and remains today, the mining capital of Brazil. Many eminent and colorful professionals and artists, such as the architect Oscar Niemeyer, were born there. This presentation will discuss and illustrate the history and culture of Minas Gerais and Belo Horizonte, the state capital.
Min: 15/Max: 25

Have you retired recently? Are you planning to retire soon? This presentation discusses ideas to help build a reasonable and sustainable strategy for managing income and expenses during retirement. We’ll explore how to address key concerns such as inflation, health care expenses and market volatility as well as ways to prepare in advance for things that may not go as expected.
Instructor: Jane Clark, Financial Advisor

Seymour Center2551 Homestead RoadChapel HillNC27516

Have you retired recently? Are you planning to retire soon? This presentation discusses ideas to help build a reasonable and sustainable strategy for managing income and expenses during retirement. We’ll explore how to address key concerns such as inflation, health care expenses and market volatility as well as ways to prepare in advance for things that may not go as expected.
Instructor: Jane Clark, Financial Advisor

Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine, annually. The single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each year. Vaccination is especially important for people at higher risk of getting severe influenza and their close contacts - including healthcare personnel and those with close contacts of children younger than 6 months. Flu shots provided by Orange County Health Department, Walmart, and Walgreens.

Seymour Center2551 Homestead RoadChapel HillNC27516

Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine, annually. The single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each year. Vaccination is especially important for people at higher risk of getting severe influenza and their close contacts - including healthcare personnel and those with close contacts of children younger than 6 months. Flu shots provided by Orange County Health Department, Walmart, and Walgreens.

Shingles and Pneumonia Vaccines Coming to You - Seymour2018-10-24T12:30:00

Pharmacy teams from Walgreens and Walmart will conduct two-part immunization clinics: Part 1) *A pre-immunization assessment and registration appointment to answer questions, verify insurance co-pays, if any, and reserve your vaccine; and Part 2) The vaccination clinic. Note: If you do not have the pre-immunization assessment, vaccine will NOT be available for you.
Bring the following to your registration appointment: 1) Health Insurance Cards, 2) Primary Care Provider Name & Phone Number, 3) Immunization History, and 4) List of Medications
*If you are unable to attend the pre-immunization assessment, please contact the pharmacy team leader to arrange an assessment and register for your vaccine. For the Seymour Clinic, contact Sharon at Walgreens: 919-590-4800.

Seymour Center 2551 Homestead RoadChapel HillNC27516

Pharmacy teams from Walgreens and Walmart will conduct two-part immunization clinics: Part 1) *A pre-immunization assessment and registration appointment to answer questions, verify insurance co-pays, if any, and reserve your vaccine; and Part 2) The vaccination clinic. Note: If you do not have the pre-immunization assessment, vaccine will NOT be available for you.
Bring the following to your registration appointment: 1) Health Insurance Cards, 2) Primary Care Provider Name & Phone Number, 3) Immunization History, and 4) List of Medications
*If you are unable to attend the pre-immunization assessment, please contact the pharmacy team leader to arrange an assessment and register for your vaccine. For the Seymour Clinic, contact Sharon at Walgreens: 919-590-4800.

Learn simple, yet easy Asian cooking recipes that will be easy and fun to create. These flavorful dishes will be perfect for the summer, and will be light and fresh! Recipes and ingredients supplied. What’s Cooking in September? An Asian Fish Dish. What’s Cooking in October? A Halloween Surprise Dish. What’s Cooking in November? A Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup. Instructor: Fung Little. Min: 5/Max: 15.

Seymour Center2551 Homestead RoadChapel HillNC27516

Learn simple, yet easy Asian cooking recipes that will be easy and fun to create. These flavorful dishes will be perfect for the summer, and will be light and fresh! Recipes and ingredients supplied. What’s Cooking in September? An Asian Fish Dish. What’s Cooking in October? A Halloween Surprise Dish. What’s Cooking in November? A Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup. Instructor: Fung Little. Min: 5/Max: 15.

Have you wondered how to do magic tricks? Come, learn from not one - but two magicians! Lee Werley and Bob Crane will offer magic classes with each one offering unique tricks including - card tricks, rope tricks, coin magic, tricks with everyday items and math magic. Tricks will be demonstrated, explained, and the class will have the opportunity to perform them. Whether you’ve done magic before, or want to learn, come and have fun. Min: 5/Max: 15.

Seymour Center2551 Homestead RoadChapel HillNC27516

Have you wondered how to do magic tricks? Come, learn from not one - but two magicians! Lee Werley and Bob Crane will offer magic classes with each one offering unique tricks including - card tricks, rope tricks, coin magic, tricks with everyday items and math magic. Tricks will be demonstrated, explained, and the class will have the opportunity to perform them. Whether you’ve done magic before, or want to learn, come and have fun. Min: 5/Max: 15.

Putting Your Estate in Order: Topics include: assessing your needs; creating a strong Will or Trust; and avoiding complications for your beneficiaries. Mon, Oct 22.
Securing Support For A Loved One When They Can No Longer Take Care Of Themselves: Topics include Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and Revocable Trusts. Tues, Oct 23.
Preparing For Long-Term Care: Topics include understanding the difference between assisted living and skilled nursing care, what benefits are available to help pay the costs, and pitfalls to avoid. Wed, Oct 24.
Instructor: Colin Austin, Attorney at Law

Passmore Center103 Meadowlands DriveHillsboroughNC27278

Putting Your Estate in Order: Topics include: assessing your needs; creating a strong Will or Trust; and avoiding complications for your beneficiaries. Mon, Oct 22.
Securing Support For A Loved One When They Can No Longer Take Care Of Themselves: Topics include Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and Revocable Trusts. Tues, Oct 23.
Preparing For Long-Term Care: Topics include understanding the difference between assisted living and skilled nursing care, what benefits are available to help pay the costs, and pitfalls to avoid. Wed, Oct 24.
Instructor: Colin Austin, Attorney at Law

Animal Services Events

It's DOG ADOPTION MONTH! All adoptable dogs and puppies are nearly half price during the month of October! Dogs = $65, Pups = $80. Stop by to find your new best friend and take advantage of these special prices!

Event Location1601 Eubanks Rd.Chapel HillNC27516

It's DOG ADOPTION MONTH! All adoptable dogs and puppies are nearly half price during the month of October! Dogs = $65, Pups = $80. Stop by to find your new best friend and take advantage of these special prices!

Library

Main Library Meeting Room. Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 30-minute interactive program with books, songs, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills. (30-minute Stay and Play follows this storytime.)

Event Location137 W. Margaret LaneHillsboroughNC27278

Main Library Meeting Room. Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 30-minute interactive program with books, songs, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills. (30-minute Stay and Play follows this storytime.)

Main Library Meeting Room. Join us every 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6-7:15pm for free beginner's yoga classes with an emphasis on strength, flexibility, balance, breathing, and total relaxation. For Yogis 10+. Registration is encouraged. We have some mats, but yogis are encouraged to bring their own.
To register, call 919-245-2536 or visit www.bit.ly/ocplyoga
NOTE: In November, class will be held on the 2nd Wednesday (11/14) and the 4th Wednesday (11/28) in consideration of Thanksgiving.

Event Location137 W. Margaret LaneHillsboroughNC27278

Main Library Meeting Room. Join us every 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6-7:15pm for free beginner's yoga classes with an emphasis on strength, flexibility, balance, breathing, and total relaxation. For Yogis 10+. Registration is encouraged. We have some mats, but yogis are encouraged to bring their own.
To register, call 919-245-2536 or visit www.bit.ly/ocplyoga
NOTE: In November, class will be held on the 2nd Wednesday (11/14) and the 4th Wednesday (11/28) in consideration of Thanksgiving.

Transportation Events - Aging

Tired of waiting at a bus stop and not knowing when the next bus will arrive? Learn how to use transit apps to track your bus in real time and relax. Class is free, but pre-registration is required by Oct. 17.

Seymour Center2551 Homestead RoadChapel HillNC27516

Tired of waiting at a bus stop and not knowing when the next bus will arrive? Learn how to use transit apps to track your bus in real time and relax. Class is free, but pre-registration is required by Oct. 17.